Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?
Your car not starting can be a hassle. Learn some of the most common reasons your car can start clicking but not start.
Read more about Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?Your car not starting can be a hassle. Learn some of the most common reasons your car can start clicking but not start.
Read more about Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?If you’ve noticed gas, sulfur, sweet, or burning smells coming from your car that you can’t get rid of, it may be time to bring your car to a mechanic for repair. These smells could be a sign of more serious problems with your car’s engine, such as overheating. Here are some types of smells...
Read more about Common Car Smells and What They MeanYou go to start your car, but when you engage the ignition, your car won’t start — and your stomach sinks. If your car won’t start, it’s often due to a malfunction of either the battery or the alternator. If it’s one of those things, recognizing which one can be relatively simple. Battery or alternator:...
Read more about Signs of a Bad Alternator or BatteryQuite often, car batteries are taken for granted until they stop working. A dead battery can be an inconvenience at best and, at worst, may leave you stranded somewhere. That’s why it’s important to know when you should replace your car battery. It’s important to look for warning signs long before the moment your battery...
Read more about When to Change Your Car BatteryToday’s cars have many different dashboard lights designed to alert drivers to possible problems and to make sure you can take care of those problems quickly. Here’s a quick guide to common car dashboard icons and what they mean. 1. Check engine light In newer cars, the lit icon will look like an engine. It...
Read more about 7 Common Car Dashboard SymbolsIt’s one of the worst things that can happen to a driver. You turn the key in your car’s ignition, perhaps hear a few alarming noises, and then…nothing. Whether in the parking lot after dinner, in your driveway before work, or even at the rest stop after you’ve stopped for snacks, there’s never really a...
Read more about 10 Reasons Why Your Car Won’t StartRegular maintenance is key to maximizing your vehicle’s performance, but it can mean long hours and high prices at the repair shop. With a few tools and a little know-how, any driver can perform basic car repairs and maintenance. Fixing your own vehicle not only saves time and money, it can also be fun. So...
Read more about DIY Car Maintenance Projects Anyone Can DoRegular, basic car maintenance is crucial to avoiding serious auto problems. While there are times when your car needs professional attention, learning some DIY car maintenance skills can help keep your ride running smoothly and may even save you money. You don’t need to be an experienced mechanic to follow the car check-up instructions in...
Read more about How to Do Your Own Car Check Up [Video]Hagerty Classic Car Transporter Tips: Picking the Right Hauler If your classic car has suffered weather- or flood-related damage that’s made extensive repair necessary, or if you need to move it to higher ground to avoid such damage, you may have recently found yourself in need of vehicle transportation for your classic car. Choosing a...
Read more about Classic Car Transporter Tips from HagertyHave you ever tried starting your car and it just stutters? Many assume it’s a faulty battery, but the problem could very well be the spark plugs. This is why it’s so important to keep up with spark plug maintenance and to look out for symptoms of bad spark plugs. What do spark plugs do?...
Read more about Is It Time to Change My Spark Plugs?A working alternator is crucial to your car’s operation. As the producer of your car’s electricity — and as the mechanism that helps the battery hold its charge — it has a hand in everything from radio use to the car’s ability to start. When an alternator falters, your power comes directly from the battery...
Read more about How to Replace an AlternatorVintage car maintenance differs from contemporary car maintenance in a couple of ways. First, a vintage car has different parts that can’t be hooked up to a computer for diagnostics. Second, you probably aren’t driving it every day, so some of the benchmarks typically used to calculate when maintenance is due may not apply while...
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